Essex · London and the South East
Long Green Roof Leak Investigation
Tracing where water is getting into your roof around Long Green, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Stains around a skylight
Roof leak investigation in Long Green
Not every drip is a leak. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. Common reasons to book are damp ceilings under a flat roof and staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall, across slate and tile slopes, flat roof details and valleys and parapet gutters.
Somewhere as small as Long Green, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Long Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley gutter in the middle. If that gutter or its outlet fails, water can come through the top-floor ceiling.
Valleys
Valleys collect water from two roof slopes. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Long Green: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Long Green?
Yes, Long Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Long Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Why act early in Long Green
A leak rarely stays small. Damp spreads into rafters, ceilings and insulation. Tracing it now means less to put right later. In a small place like Long Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Long Green
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Useful tips for Long Green property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Where we find more than one possible route, we say which is most likely and why. We say which items need prompt attention, so you know what to deal with first.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, especially in autumn. Blocked outlets on parapet and flat roofs cause many leaks. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Which survey package you book
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Long Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know where the water shows and when it appears.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we check every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Long Green
Condensation is often mistaken for a leak. Warm, moist air from the house rises into a cold roof space and condenses, particularly in lofts with blocked eaves. Drips from nails and damp underlay are typical signs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
If you let a flat or house near Braintree Freeport station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Places near Long Green
Other services in Long Green
Roof leak investigations around Long Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Barnabas, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks. Trees in and around Bocking Blackwater shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Long Green is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. In Long Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Long Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM77 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Pine Road, Fir Drive and Long Green. Other places close to Long Green include Tye Green (1 mile south), Hawbush Green (1 mile south-east), Black Notley (1 mile south-west), The Green (1 mile south-west) and Braintree (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Witham (5 miles south-east), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
What’s near Long Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Alec Hunter Academy, Bocking Blackwater and Fowlers Farm pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 0.8 miles west. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Long Green includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.